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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,842 and 734,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,842 and 734,490 is: 1,596,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,842 : 734,490 = 734,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,842/734,490 = 734,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,842x = 734,490 × 734,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,842x = 539,475,560,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,475,560,100/337,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596,827.98

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